“How will you observe the MLK Jr. Holiday?”

Dedrick Woods, Atlanta: ”We are going to be working. Cutting hair. Because if it wasn’t for King, we wouldn’t be able to be working, so we’re going to be working.” Photo by Vincent Christie.

Anthony Young, Atlanta: “For his recognition on Monday, I am going to be doing the same thing I am doing today: looking for a job.” Photo by Vincent Christie.

Brandon Williams, Atlanta: “I am going to acknowledge it and then I’m going to work because I know he would want me to be doing something positive. So I’m cutting hair, that’s what I am doing, living out my dream.” Photo by Vincent Christie.